It filled in an entire day as we accidently 'discovered' many amazing places along the way while we traversed the city by foot often lost looking for the cafes.ġst: Degraves Espresso - exceptional coffee, exceptional vibe, exceptional atmosphere through the whole street.Ģnd: The Journal - great coffee - lovely atmosphereģrd: The Vault - though not called this anymore as T-Roy Brown points out, and not manned by the character you talk of.

we decided to try your 5 coffee shops recommendations. stuck in Melbourne for a day and wondering on what to do. Why not impress relatives from out-of-town, or organize a caffeine odyssey around the city? Regardless of your plans, an appreciation of Melbourne's cafes is an invaluable asset in your daily – and romantic – life. Now that you know the best cafés in Melbourne, there's nothing to stop you from experiencing a lifetime of great food and excellent coffee. Out of the way, rarely open, mindblowingly amazing lattes – Coffee Vault is the unacknowledged soul of Melbourne, representing everything that's good about a thriving café culture. The reason it's on this list is because it's run by the fantastic T-Roy Brown, certified café genius, and Coffee Vault's single origin espresso is an excellent contender for the best coffee in the CBD. Even if you find it open, there's a decent chance they'll have run out of coffee – which is odd, since that's almost the only thing they serve. Located in Vault 1 Banana Alley on Flinders St, halfway between the station and Docklands, it's tiny and rarely open. Away from mealtimes, Journal becomes a great place to study, with its long tables and bookish atmosphere. And for good reason: the quality of the meals and the coffee is reliably excellent. While the tables can fit large groups of people, plan to arrive early if you're looking for lunch – this place fills up fast. Roomy and comfortable, it serves coffee and savoury food by day wine and antipasto by night. In the same building as the City Library (253 Flinders Lane), Journal Canteen – or just Journal – is the café of choice for people visiting the library. If you're looking for a quiet coffee, try somewhere less popular. Getting to the cake counter is a challenge in itself, and service is slightly delayed by the constant volume of orders. Unfortunately, Brunetti's excellence is the cause of its main problem: crowds. Like Degraves Espresso, it's a Melbourne icon and a must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth and a taste for pastries. While Brunetti has opened franchises near Federation Square, Camberwell, Fitzroy – and, most recently, Bourke St Myer – the true Brunetti is the original at 194-204 Faraday St.

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